This AMI provides a hardened Ubuntu 22.04 LTS server with Docker CE and Docker Compose pre-installed and configured. Built for security-conscious DevOps teams and developers, the operating system has been aligned with Level 1 security baseline to reduce attack surface and enforce industry-recommended controls. All unnecessary services are disabled, firewall rules are applied, and SSH access is key-authenticated by default.

Whether you're deploying microservices, running staging workloads, or building CI/CD automation pipelines, this AMI offers a secure foundation to launch and manage Docker containers right out of the box.

Benefits

• Docker CE and Docker Compose installed and ready for immediate use
• Hardened to Level 1 baseline for secure cloud deployments
• Minimized attack surface with disabled non-essential services
• Firewall configured to allow only necessary ports
• SSH restricted to key-based authentication
• Faster provisioning for container-based infrastructure

Ideal For

• DevOps engineers building secure CI/CD pipelines
• Developers deploying and testing containerized applications
• Security-conscious teams requiring hardened OS baselines
• Organizations pursuing compliance with Level 1 Baseline, DISA Stigs, NIST, or internal security frameworks

Post-Installation Notes

1. Docker CE:
   • Docker is installed and ready to use
   • Check version: docker --version
   • Test container: sudo docker run hello-world
   • Run without sudo:
     sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
     (Log out and log back in)
2. Docker Compose:
   • Installed and ready for orchestration
   • Check version: docker compose version
   • Use Compose file and run:
     docker compose up
3. Security Hardening:
   • Ubuntu 22.04 hardened to Level 1 Baseline
   • Unnecessary services disabled
   • UFW firewall enabled
   • SSH access limited to key-based authentication

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Disclaimer: Sedetos is an independent third-party. Our offerings are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Canonical Ltd. Canonical holds the trademarks for Ubuntu, and its associated branding. Sedetos does not provide commercial license on any Ubuntu products. Charges for this image are separate from standard Azure infrastructure fees.